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A standing desk would be easy, it sounds like you're describing a mechanical sit-stand desk.

This stuff isn't particularly pretty, but it helps. It might inspire you to find something else that can flexibly bundle your cables together.

String your cable when the desk is fully up, planning carefully so that when the desk comes down, the excess falls where you want it. Be extra careful that the loop can't snag anything while it's slack.

Is there an update on this? Would love to see something! I would love to tackle this LOL

I would first unplug everything and figure out what wires are connecting to what and where. I would also recommend a new spot for your power outlet. Buy USB extension cables for more flexibility. Purchase Cable Raceway and 3m Double sided tape to go under your desk. Buy Velcro cable ties Connect your Mouse to your keyboard if you have the option to. Run all wires through the raceway. Buy a Cable Management Box for your power outlet. Buy a three or four tier drawer where you can keep accessories like our Vive, GoPro and controllers. Buy a cable/electronic organizer to organize your cables that you are not using and anything else you don't use, place them in the drawer.

How many devices do you have plugged in? Any pics would help. Are you using two surge protectors in total or more? If only two, there shouldn't be a need to piggyback. Just a suggestion, but I use this on my desk for laptop chargers, phone chargers etc. Pretty sure they have larger ones on Amazon.

This box/tray fit perfectly, just had to remove the handles and paint it black. Could I have saved money if I had built it myself? Maybe, but it would've taken me days! Then I hung this custom made sign with a hook, and a cheap LED light (gelled blue) inside ties it all together! As an added bonus, this box prevents accidental movement of the desk towards the wall.

Easy fix.

Use cable trays on the bottom of the desk: https://www.amazon.com/WireTamer-Cable-Management-Tray-Black/dp/B01BVYW7UY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=cable+tray&qid=1571879377&sr=8-4

Then screw in a large strip cord to the bottom: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DEC48/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Some cable clips to top it off (use your favorite style, there are plenty): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075Y9J42T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then run them down the legs from the bottom of the desk, just use Velcro straps or something :)

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Here are both of my main setups using only those products: https://imgur.com/a/67TxbQQ

My setup is similar. I have jbls with DAC Amp and sit stand desk and monitor and what not. I would recommend moving things in a way that the cables can flow together. I personally like zip ties and adhesive backed tie downs. Once the start and end of cables are place you can unplugthem, coil them, zip em and attach them to the bottom of the desk. You can buy short cables that suit your specific layout too if some are to big. You can route the cables up the leg, coil them under the desk.

For the monitor arm, you can create a slack loop after the point of congestion. First fully extend the monitor taking up all the slack. Zip tie the cable as close to the monitor and then zip tie it close to the base when you put the monitor back from full extension it will have a loop or bit of slack for moving around


Zip Tie Adhesive-Backed Mounts 100 Pack by Nova Supply. Professional-Grade, UV Black Cable Tie Bases: 1.1 x 1.1. Screw-Hole Anchor Point Provides Optimal Strength for Long-Term Durability & Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNBS6TG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uleaBbT5ZWY8M

Since you can't screw anything into the desk, here's what I would do:

Grab some of these while they're on sale

Then grab some 3M Command Strips to hold up some sort of cable raceway like this (Although you can probably find something cheaper than this particular one at Lowes or Home Depot.)

Or you could just buy a few of these

Or a cable box like this. Personally, I'd go with the box and velcro strips, since your tower is so close to the outlet. Unless you plan to relocate it.

But most importantly for college dorm life: 3M command strips are your friend for almost everything.

Thanks! I just use the Premium Amazon Basics Monitor Arm. Seems to work pretty well for me!

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MIBN16O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Based on what I can see in your picture, it looks like you could probably benefit most from using a Raceway. With it you should be able to channel all of your cables in one direction. Meaning starting from your rig, up the right desk leg and straight across underneath the desk. Should give you a much cleaner look.

In addition to some good ideas here, I'll add these if you're looking to manage 1 cable. It can also be used for multiple cables but this is smaller and works well with just 1 cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFRLCM3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've got these mounted to my desk. Not fully enclosed, but ended up being clean enough for me.

https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Clamping-Bookshelf-Surrounding-SWM201/dp/B01GUITK24/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=SPEAKER+MOUNT&qid=1568301671&s=electronics&sr=1-8

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Easy to install, cheap and sturdy.

Absolutely, these are the ones that I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C9ZWH1H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They come with 9 which is more than you'll ever need, and they have a side with 3m adhesive so you can just stick them on furniture, walls, etc.

I also used these:
https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Multi-Purpose-Fasteners-Black-RF7021/dp/B000GAZ7H0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scotch+velcro&qid=1564782382&s=electronics&sr=1-1

To stick my power bricks and power strips to the top of my desk

I just got these. Seems decent so far Cable Trunking, Stageek Desk Wall Cable Management System, 3.5 Meter Open Slot Self-Adhesive Cable Tidy Wire Cover Concealer Raceway for Home and Offi https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C9ZWH1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_GkrrLs8bbNeC8